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Wasuchi 04-08-2002 04:22 PM

Brake question
 
I need to replace the front rotors and pads, right now I'm assuming they are ATE, haven't had a chance to look yet. This is also a good time to replace the brake lines, re-pack the bearings, and rebuild brake pistons if needed. How do I tell if the pistons are seized, do I watch them while someone pushes the brake pedal or do I have to take them off and look at them? Anything else I should do at this time?

/8 200 04-08-2002 05:47 PM

Replace the brakefluid while you are at it :)

savagetom 04-08-2002 05:52 PM

You'll know if the pistons are seized when you try to push them back into the caliper to install the new pads. You should be able to use a screwdriver between the old pad and the rotor to lever the pistons back into the caliper. You can do this one pad at a time before you remove the caliper from around the rotor. If you remove the caliper first you run the risk of one piston pushing out too far as you push the other piston in -- especially if the hose is still connected to the caliper and the brake line and the bleeder is closed.


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